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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,146.24, 292,772.33 and 131,599.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,146.24, 292,772.33 and 131,599.71 is: 181,614.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,146.24 : 292,772.33 = 131,599.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,146.24/292,772.33 = 131,599.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,146.24x = 292,772.33 × 131,599.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,146.24x = 38,528,753,724.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,528,753,724.02/212,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,614.12

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